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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
4
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Trust in the Lord and do good so you may dwell in the land and be fed. Commit your way to the Lord and trust him to bring it to pass. Psalm 37:3 5.
An 1870 song lyric line about a free life appears alongside a quip by Lafe Bud noting he is often the sole Democrat in the crowd. The fragment hints at social context and political sentiment in a historical period.
A poem describes a man Jasper building a house while neighbors deride his work. The chorus-like critics mock the design’s quirks, dampening Jasper’s pride and turning daily labor into a mood of doubt and distress. The speaker laments harsh commentary.
The piece describes Boldt castle and grounds left unfinished for twenty years. It portrays tiled floors marble wash bowls a miniature second floor stage and built in dress boxes aimed at children. It notes the planned uses for disabled soldiers or orphans and laments the project’s stagnation and sale.
In Salt Lake City President Harding champions a savings drive, appealing to citizens and governments to cut expenses and live within income. He urges paying debts, reducing spending, and promoting thrift as a path to security and happiness. He cites personal investment in Treasury Savings Certificates as example.
The passage paints a bustling Washington scene with a baby in a carriage drawing attention near a store beside a brass band. It notes a tired worker seeking relief at a soda fountain for a root beer and sketches a few personal vignettes including prejudices, a taxi dreaming boy, and a conflict between a brash man and a rigid woman at a wedding era.
A Washington man exclaimed with warmth as his wife arrived home after visiting with a bobbed hairstyle.
A fragment of verse urges joy and seeing beauty in daily life. It extols laughter and a smiling outlook as antidotes to grumpiness in a brief, warm cadence.
An employer known for energy and intolerance spots a boy idling in the stock room. The boss asks his pay and, upon hearing twelve dollars a week, fires him on the spot. The clerk reveals the boy had no prior employment with them aside from a note from Binx & Jinx. A separate anecdote finds Old Aunt’s gloom met with nephew’s reassurance about the future.
In a New England country court session, the judge ordered a not guilty verdict as the defense presented overwhelming evidence. The defense lawyer Mr Wilkins pressed to speak, but the judge allowed a speech only after acquitting the client to prevent an error. A farmer queried the Golden Text today while calling for market quotes.
A garbled dialogue scene presents a flapper smiling at a man and his wife commenting on the gesture alongside stray phrases about money and a lawyer remarking on domestic conflict.
A terse quip from M. T. mocks a financier, suggesting moving accounts to a bank with ample money. The remark implies criticism of financial acumen and reliability.
A brief, old fashioned vignette features a wife and mother debating social expectations, marriages, and ambition during a quiet domestic exchange. The dialogue explores how mothers caution against vanity while preserving hope for their children's happiness, ending with a practical note about modest spending.
A poem expresses longing for open spaces away from four walls. The speaker seeks sunlit mountains and valleys with pine fragrance, clear air, and verdant hills to ease a tired heart and mind.
A brisk quip on courtship and social norms, noting that better taste among women would increase bachelors. The line plays on male hurried swagger and humorous social commentary.
A proposal urges a yearly saving rule for every locality and activity. The idea argues public demand will enforce the policy, leading to a simple thriftiness that supports a healthy nation.
A car crash incident becomes a social setback as the wreck affects the involved driver’s standing. The report notes reputational damage often accompanies modern automotive accidents.
The text shows train numbers such as No. 4 Golden State Limited No. 12 Express No. 56 Local Pass No. 30 Local Pass and several local freights with times in the early morning and evening. It appears to be a station telegraph or timetable excerpt attributed to H. W. Russ.
A couple discusses canceling a planned summer trip due to financial strain. The man fears overdrawing his bank account while the woman expresses concern and sympathy. The exchange reveals stress over money and shared travel ambitions.
A historical recipe describes a good polish for furniture. It calls for beeswax, resin soap, white wax, turpentine, and boiling water. The wax is shredded and dissolved in the hot water, mixed together, and beaten until a creamy cold consistency forms.
A Syracuse Post Standard quote notes a trainer's claim that apes tire of any object once it becomes familiar. The remark ties to Darwin theory ideas about adaptation and novelty in animals.
A reflective meditation on seeking youth and joy in nature and divine glory. The speaker longs for balm and soul speech with mountains, walking where deer roam, and finds revival in cold springs and the beauty of God, amidst a mention of the National Glass Budget.
Milwaukee reader Mrs Mary Saiecheck reports improved health after suffering postnatal fatigue. She describes severe run down condition from one child and recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter praises the product and notes long history of endorsements by women.
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